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British Defense Show Prompts More ASDOT Announcements

Leonardo and Saab have pitched into the UK’s requirement for contracted Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT).

September 15, 2017

Traffic, Widebody Demand Back Boeing’s 787 Rate Bump

OEM confirms production rate increase from 12 to 14 in 2019

September 15, 2017

A320neo Engine Woes, Slot Shortage Hamper HK Express

Hong-Kong-based LCC forced to apply brakes to expansion plans

September 14, 2017

Bahrain To Get New and Upgraded F-16V Fighters

In a sale worth nearly $3.8 billion, the country will acquire the latest version of the ‘Viper’ and a huge variety of weapons

September 14, 2017

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Air Force Awards Design Contract for New Presidential Aircraft

Boeing will modify two 747-8 commercial airliners formerly destined for a bankrupt Russian carrier into the new Air Force One.

September 13, 2017

Bombardier Applauds UK Intervention in Boeing Subsidy Dispute

Canadian company prepares for possibility of defending itself during penalty phase of complaint process

September 13, 2017

First New Dornier Seastar Rolls Out

New-generation Seastar features Honeywell Primus Epic avionics, improved water maneuvering and corrosion-resistant landing gear.

September 13, 2017

Bombardier Bullish on C Series Delivery Target

Delivering all-new airplanes with reworked PW1500G combustors, Canadian airframer confident it can produce another 19 examples by year-end

September 13, 2017

Airbus Installs First Printed Titanium Part on Production A350

3-D printed bracket forms part of widebody’s engine pylon

September 13, 2017

DTI's Spring-Fast Eliminates Adhesives from Wire-protection Grommets

Ease of installation, durability proving to be draw for OEMs and MROs.

September 12, 2017

Majority of MRJs Approved To Continue Flight Testing

The MRJ flight test fleet is continuing to log hours in the flight test program.

September 12, 2017

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

September 12, 2017

Daher Places New Emphasis on Service, Upgrades

With legislation opening the path for commercial service in Europe, sales floodgates could open wide.

September 11, 2017

Pilot Report: Quest Kodiak

Brings solid feel and sure handling to utility role.

September 9, 2017

New British Training Fleet Entering Service

Grob G120TPs, Beechcraft T-6Cs and Embraer Phenoms are being supplied for the UK MFTS by the joint venture named Affinity.

September 8, 2017

Mitsubishi MRJ Resumes Flight Testing

Mitsubishi test pilots took the skies again in MRJ FTA-4 on September 6.

September 8, 2017

Russia Pitches MiG-35 to India as FGFA Project Falters

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships

September 7, 2017

Britain’s Sentinel Recon Aircraft Gets an Upgrade

Although still threatened with grounding in 2021, the radar is being improved. Meanwhile, Raytheon is marketing an enhanced version for export.

September 7, 2017

Texas Billionaire Is Nextant 604XT Launch Customer

604XT certification program is running ahead of schedule, with first flight scheduled for this month and FAA and EASA certification in June 2018.

September 7, 2017

Chinese Airlines Need 5,000 Pilots Per Year in Next 20 Years

China is facing a significant pilot shortage.

September 6, 2017

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